𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 | 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲

𝐅 𝐎 𝐑 𝐓 𝐘 - 𝐎 𝐍 𝐄

Camden

I wake up to the softest touch on my cheek, gentle and warm, brushing back and forth in a way that makes my heart stir. I squint my eyes open, blinking against the morning light streaming through Sofia's bedroom window, and there she is. Blue eyes like the ocean, staring down at me with a softness I've never seen before, and her fiery red hair cascades around us, creating this perfect little cocoon.

A sleepy chuckle escapes me. She's practically laying on top of me, her whole body draped over mine, and I don't think I've ever woken up to anything quite like this. She whispers, "Good morning." her voice still thick and soft with sleep.

"Good morning." I murmur back, barely able to keep the goofy grin off my face. She's still tracing my cheek, her fingers so gentle, and I have to ask, "What... what are you doing?"

She doesn't answer right away. Instead, her gaze grows intense, and it feels like she's looking straight into my soul. Then, her lips part, and she whispers, "I used to think I was straight, you know?" She pauses, her fingers still brushing my cheek, and I hold my breath, waiting for her to go on. "But after you... after you told me how you feel... I couldn't stop thinking. It made me question so many things."

Her words make my heart pound against my chest, loud and wild, like it's trying to break free. "What... what do you mean?" I ask, my voice barely a whisper. I'm terrified of her answer, yet so desperate to hear it.

She takes a deep breath, her eyes still locked on mine. "I thought about it so much... And I realized... I love you too, Cam." My heart stumbles, then soars. She's looking at me with this mix of vulnerability and courage, and I know, in this moment, that she's completely bare, laying everything out there.

But then, she adds, "But by the time I knew that, Mateo already had me... in his claws, and I didn't know how to get out." Her voice trembles slightly, and I can feel the weight of what she's been through, the pain she's endured, all because of him.

I swallow hard, feeling this rush of emotions that makes my head spin. My heart's racing so fast, it's like I can hear it echoing in my ears. She loves me. I open my mouth to say something, anything, but the words don't come.

Instead, she leans in closer, her nose brushing mine, and whispers, "I want to kiss you, Cam." Her voice is soft, almost hesitant, like she's unsure of how I'll respond.

My eyes widen, and all I can manage is a nod, my breath caught somewhere in my chest. She's staring at me, waiting for my permission, and I feel my heart swell with this overwhelming feeling of love, trust, and relief.

"Please." I finally manage, my voice barely a whisper.

A small, beautiful smile blooms on her face, and then her lips meet mine. It's soft at first, gentle, like she's savoring the moment, but then it deepens, turning into something more, a kiss filled with all the emotions we've held back for so long. Her lips are as soft as clouds, warm and inviting, and I can feel the love radiating from her as her mouth moves with mine.

Our tongues dance together, a slow, tender rhythm that's both exciting and calming, like we're meant to be in this moment, like nothing else matters. I lose myself in the kiss, every single thought and worry fading away until all that exists is Sofia, her scent, her touch, her warmth.

When she finally pulls away, I feel like I'm floating. Her smile is bright and wide, her eyes shimmering with something soft and beautiful, and I know that I must look completely dazed because she lets out a soft laugh.

"Camden." she whispers, brushing her thumb over my cheek. "You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that."

I can't help but smile back at her, still caught in the haze of everything that just happened. "I think... I think I'm officially in heaven." I murmur, and she laughs again, pressing her forehead to mine.

In this moment, everything feels right. All the pain, all the confusion, all the fear, it's still there, lingering around the edges, but now there's hope too. A future I didn't think I could have, wrapped up in the girl lying on top of me with her wild red hair and her ocean-blue eyes. And for the first time in forever, I feel like maybe, just maybe, everything is going to be okay.

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~ R